Official Arfcom Home Gym Pic and Discussion Thread (Page 5 of 11)
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Originally Posted By bigx5murf: My cable attachments collection is growing. Just scored a full set of Mag grips for $200 https://i.imgur.com/U7lBL3x.jpg Nice score!! |
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Originally Posted By Blaster7R: where is the best place to buy cable pull attachments? The lat/ Row attachment for my PR5000 showed up last week and showed up with 2 basic cheap bars.... Looking for specifically a long rope to do face pulls with I didn't purchase my ropes, they were included with my FT and plate loaded lat pull, so I can't help you there. But before finding my Mag grip set. I was looking real close at these knockoff Prime set https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005001743098921.html?spm=a2g0s.9042311.0.0.18ff4c4dOs9mKp |
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Originally Posted By Blaster7R: where is the best place to buy cable pull attachments? The lat/ Row attachment for my PR5000 showed up last week and showed up with 2 basic cheap bars.... Looking for specifically a long rope to do face pulls with I bought this one from valor fitness it's rock solid. I used it to do face pulls today actually. 
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Originally Posted By Domnior: After much lusting in this thread, I've finally pulled the trigger on a setup at home. T-3 shorty and a bench from rep are scheduled for delivery this week, picked up a used set of plates and a bar yesterday, I'm pumped to get this set up  Hells yeah! |
There are hundreds of reasons to own a gun but it’s mostly the reasons I can't think of that make me glad to have them.
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Originally Posted By Domnior: After much lusting in this thread, I've finally pulled the trigger on a setup at home. T-3 shorty and a bench from rep are scheduled for delivery this week, picked up a used set of plates and a bar yesterday, I'm pumped to get this set up Congrats! Glad you joined the Home Gym Army. Post up some pictures once you get everything setup! |
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Originally Posted By Domnior: Finally got my floor mats in so it's pretty much complete now ignore the ugly garage...its a work in progress.https://i.imgur.com/axcm7Ob.jpg Loving it so far! My biggest complaint with the rack is the lack of numbering, but I'm just going to make some labels for easy adjustments. Stall mats? What kind? I want to pick some up, but have been lazy about it. I just have cheap foam pad squares, double up and set out for DLs and rows. Works fine, but they move around and the plates also roll around more than I'd like. My rack doesn't have markings, either. I just put little strips of masking tape on the uprights to mark my spots. |
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To mark my rack I found out the right placement for Everything and I used a “White out Tape” to mark it on the rack. Attached File You can see the lines in this picture. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By NY_Shooter: Stall mats? What kind? I want to pick some up, but have been lazy about it. I just have cheap foam pad squares, double up and set out for DLs and rows. Works fine, but they move around and the plates also roll around more than I'd like. My rack doesn't have markings, either. I just put little strips of masking tape on the uprights to mark my spots. Originally Posted By NY_Shooter: Originally Posted By Domnior: Finally got my floor mats in so it's pretty much complete now ignore the ugly garage...its a work in progress.https://i.imgur.com/axcm7Ob.jpg Loving it so far! My biggest complaint with the rack is the lack of numbering, but I'm just going to make some labels for easy adjustments. Stall mats? What kind? I want to pick some up, but have been lazy about it. I just have cheap foam pad squares, double up and set out for DLs and rows. Works fine, but they move around and the plates also roll around more than I'd like. My rack doesn't have markings, either. I just put little strips of masking tape on the uprights to mark my spots. I got them from American Floor Mats. I tried to go the stall mat route but none of the farm stores around me had any in stock and wouldn't ship them, or they were more expensive. No complaints with these so far, it took them a little while to ship but the quality is pretty good and the price wasn't bad either. The rack numbering is definitely just a convenience, I'll be marking or taping them up soon just to be able to quickly move crap around. |
So I finally finished my shed gym expansion. I moved all my tools and storage into a second building and expanded the gym into that space. You'll notice some redundancy in racks; my workouts are usually time constrained so I'm trying to cut down on as much reconfiguring as possible. I also like to do super and giant sets so being able to setup multiple lifts at the same time is something I wanted to improve on.   |
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Originally Posted By jcatcg: So I finally finished my shed gym expansion. I moved all my tools and storage into a second building and expanded the gym into that space. You'll notice some redundancy in racks; my workouts are usually time constrained so I'm trying to cut down on as much reconfiguring as possible. I also like to do super and giant sets so being able to setup multiple lifts at the same time is something I wanted to improve on. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/374770/20210914_173136-2090936.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/374770/20210914_173148-2090937.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/374770/20210914_173410-2090938.jpg Attached File That is an excellent setup. |
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Originally Posted By jcatcg: So I finally finished my shed gym expansion. I moved all my tools and storage into a second building and expanded the gym into that space. You'll notice some redundancy in racks; my workouts are usually time constrained so I'm trying to cut down on as much reconfiguring as possible. I also like to do super and giant sets so being able to setup multiple lifts at the same time is something I wanted to improve on. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/374770/20210914_173136-2090936.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/374770/20210914_173148-2090937.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/374770/20210914_173410-2090938.jpg Looks good!!!! Plus with all those extra racks, you could have a buddy or two come out and hit a workout with you as well. I really dig the space. |
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Originally Posted By jokermann77: Looks good!!!! Plus with all those extra racks, you could have a buddy or two come out and hit a workout with you as well. I really dig the space. |
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Originally Posted By Blaster7R: I keep thinking I have set up a pimp gym over the course of this summer.. and was gonna wow all of you when I put up my pics...... and you guys keep proving me wrong with these set ups lol. All Home gyms are better than no home gym!!! Each home gym setup is unique and awesome in their own way! Heck mine sucks compared to most I’ve seen, here and other online resources. I say post it up!!!! |
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Originally Posted By jokermann77: All Home gyms are better than no home gym!!! Each home gym setup is unique and awesome in their own way! Heck mine sucks compared to most I've seen, here and other online resources. I say post it up!!!! Originally Posted By jokermann77: Originally Posted By Blaster7R: I keep thinking I have set up a pimp gym over the course of this summer.. and was gonna wow all of you when I put up my pics...... and you guys keep proving me wrong with these set ups lol. All Home gyms are better than no home gym!!! Each home gym setup is unique and awesome in their own way! Heck mine sucks compared to most I've seen, here and other online resources. I say post it up!!!! |
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Originally Posted By NY_Shooter: Stall mats? What kind? I want to pick some up, but have been lazy about it. I just have cheap foam pad squares, double up and set out for DLs and rows. Works fine, but they move around and the plates also roll around more than I'd like. My rack doesn't have markings, either. I just put little strips of masking tape on the uprights to mark my spots. Originally Posted By NY_Shooter: Originally Posted By Domnior: Finally got my floor mats in so it's pretty much complete now ignore the ugly garage...its a work in progress.https://i.imgur.com/axcm7Ob.jpg Loving it so far! My biggest complaint with the rack is the lack of numbering, but I'm just going to make some labels for easy adjustments. Stall mats? What kind? I want to pick some up, but have been lazy about it. I just have cheap foam pad squares, double up and set out for DLs and rows. Works fine, but they move around and the plates also roll around more than I'd like. My rack doesn't have markings, either. I just put little strips of masking tape on the uprights to mark my spots. If there's a Tractor Supply or Blaine's Farm & Fleet anywhere near you, they have the lowest prices for horse stall mats I've found. Literally 1/3 - 1/4 the price for the same thing on the big river site. Hint: A 4' x 6' x 3/4" mat weighs ~100lbs (which means shipping costs a ton). Easiest way I've found to carry them is to lay a ratchet strap on the ground, roll the mat up on the ratchet strap, then tighten the ratchet strap to keep it rolled up when you pick up the roll. To make it even easier/more secure, you can use more ratchet straps (eg. top and bottom, or middle to start + top&bottom 1/4). Before doing the ratchet strap roll, maneuvering with an unrolled 4x6 mat is a PITA. Trying to bear hug a rolled up mat and walk it from the truck, down into my basement was also a PITA, as each slight movement resulted in the mat trying to unroll itself, making it progressively more of a PITA. |
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Attached File Updated the gym flag. 
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long ish story short.. My father passed away from cancer in the spring. left the house I grew up in to me.. 30ish years of crap in the place I will be cleaning out for years. Started in the garage becase I have always wanted a garage gym especially in the time of covid. and felt like I deserved it after the last year I had been throe. probably done buying equipment for now.. but still need some more cleaning and decorating to be considered finished. I don't want to add up how much money I have spent lol need to get some quality attachments for my lat/row. Before (May) Attached File Attached File Today Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By BadBobTheAlbino: https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/441745/0893F590-D844-447F-BB2D-E86B9D39A68A_png-2116591.JPG Updated the gym flag. I saw that on eBay, and was tempted myself. |
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Originally Posted By Blaster7R: long ish story short.. My father passed away from cancer in the spring. left the house I grew up in to me.. 30ish years of crap in the place I will be cleaning out for years. Started in the garage becase I have always wanted a garage gym especially in the time of covid. and felt like I deserved it after the last year I had been throe. probably done buying equipment for now.. but still need some more cleaning and decorating to be considered finished. I don't want to add up how much money I have spent lol need to get some quality attachments for my lat/row. Before (May) https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/448190/20210506_124129_jpg-2116620.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/448190/20210506_124134_jpg-2116609.JPG Today https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/448190/20211003_134536_jpg-2116611.JPG https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/448190/20211003_134518_jpg-2116612.JPG Sorry to hear about your Father! That setup is looking pretty dang good though! You made a lot of progress and work on that garage to turn it into what it is today! My wife used to just like tossing everything into the garage If she didn’t want to put it away, or if she wanted to keep it for some reason instead of throwing it out. Our house is lacking in the way places for storage. Most of what I had to do was primarily just organizing a bunch of different totes/boxes into one single boxes clearing up more space than it was taking up. Put up a couple shelving units and ceiling storage on the opposite side of where I have my setup. So I know the effort it takes to go through and get rid of years worth of stuff in order to have a proper space to workout. Again, love the setup! |
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Originally Posted By 3one5: Thanks @LTcetme for turning me onto this link. There are some great setups in here! Here is my humble setup. One of these days I'll build a platform. https://i.imgur.com/SlFyAWa.jpg Just about bought a chalk bowl stand when this idea popped into my head. https://i.imgur.com/tG6SW2y.jpg https://i.imgur.com/rkNJ8L5.jpg @3one5 Nice setup. Really dig the chalk bowl. I’ve got a couple of rotors off my truck I’ve been saving to use for something. Now I know what I’ll do with one of them 😁 |
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Originally Posted By jcatcg: So I finally finished my shed gym expansion. I moved all my tools and storage into a second building and expanded the gym into that space. You'll notice some redundancy in racks; my workouts are usually time constrained so I'm trying to cut down on as much reconfiguring as possible. I also like to do super and giant sets so being able to setup multiple lifts at the same time is something I wanted to improve on. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/374770/20210914_173136-2090936.jpg https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/374770/20210914_173148-2090937.jpghttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/374770/20210914_173410-2090938.jpg Really nice! |
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Originally Posted By BadBobTheAlbino: https://hosting.photobucket.com/images/i/BMAK45/129188D1-7CD2-4A5F-84A5-2C3CDF8F22F9.jpeg?width=1920&height=1080&fit=bounds Got me some new iron! https://www.usa-iron.com/products/weight-plates-olympic?variant=39380965064844 I believe these guys are the actual OEM of those plates. I've seen them offer free shipping at times, which is an amazing deal on new plates. |
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Originally Posted By bigx5murf: https://www.usa-iron.com/products/weight-plates-olympic?variant=39380965064844 I believe these guys are the actual OEM of those plates. I've seen them offer free shipping at times, which is an amazing deal on new plates. I wouldn’t be surprised if that’s a generic pattern that many use, but I’ve been to their factory in Illinois. I picked up that batch directly from the floor. |
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Originally Posted By SubQ: @3one5 Nice setup. Really dig the chalk bowl. I’ve got a couple of rotors off my truck I’ve been saving to use for something. Now I know what I’ll do with one of them 😁 Thanks! I used another as a lamp base years ago. Lot's of uses for old rotors!
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Anyone ask for things for their Home Gym for Christmas? What accessories did you guys ask for? My parents and my wife’s parents asked what I wanted for Christmas. I asked for a “Bench Blockz” Block, a neutral grip Close grip Mag Attachment to go with my others, and a couple more stall mats. We’ll see what I get. |
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Originally Posted By Domnior: Finally got my floor mats in so it's pretty much complete now ignore the ugly garage...its a work in progress.https://i.imgur.com/axcm7Ob.jpg Loving it so far! My biggest complaint with the rack is the lack of numbering, but I'm just going to make some labels for easy adjustments. I just write right on the rack. Sharpie, pencil, paint pen... |
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Originally Posted By jokermann77: Looks good!!!! Plus with all those extra racks, you could have a buddy or two come out and hit a workout with you as well. I really dig the space. Kind of wishing I kept my other rack when I picked up the new one. I've thought of uses for myself but mostly because the kids want to work out occasionally at the same time I do. Could also turn that workout time into bonding time. |
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Originally Posted By jokermann77: All Home gyms are better than no home gym!!! Each home gym setup is unique and awesome in their own way! Heck mine sucks compared to most I’ve seen, here and other online resources. I say post it up!!!! Totally agree! Reminds me of videos I've seen of jacked guys lifting home made concrete weights on steel pipes. |
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Originally Posted By itgoesboom: Got a small upgrade in for the home gym. A 160# set of Vulcan Alpha bumpers. This frees me up to bring my cast iron plates to my gym at work, and not have to constantly be transporting plates back and forth. ]https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/51676882986_4bf18a0258_c.jpg Transporting plates sounds miserable. Good choice. 
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There are hundreds of reasons to own a gun but it’s mostly the reasons I can't think of that make me glad to have them.
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Originally Posted By itgoesboom: It's been a pain in the ass. I still will have to transport some, but not as many. Originally Posted By itgoesboom: Originally Posted By LTCetme: Transporting plates sounds miserable. Good choice. Those color fleck Vulcans are beautiful plates. I just bought four more Rogue HG2 45s. Much less attractive appearance but I like my stuff to match and I started on the rogue HG path and that's my Destiny I suppose. |
There are hundreds of reasons to own a gun but it’s mostly the reasons I can't think of that make me glad to have them.
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It ain't much, but pieced together during last years insanity. I will say, having it at home has made me better. gonna make some upgrades after xmas Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Currahee: It ain't much, but pieced together during last years insanity. I will say, having it at home has made me better. gonna make some upgrades after xmas https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/55313/5AF9E245-90AF-4E92-B6C9-B1A766ED7C64_jpe-2173794.JPGhttps://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/55313/8C8094C4-21E8-4F94-B6D9-0E6E05395570_jpe-2173795.JPG Heck yeah dude!!!! What kind of upgrades? Some companies are doing some early Black Friday deals at the moment. Either way, your setup is still pretty solid for dealing with 2020 shenanigans! |
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Originally Posted By jokermann77: Heck yeah dude!!!! What kind of upgrades? Some companies are doing some early Black Friday deals at the moment. Either way, your setup is still pretty solid for dealing with 2020 shenanigans! One of the first things I want to do is upgrade the bar. It's a screw on 1" I'll stick with 1" but want a smooth bar and locking collars. The screw on thing sucks. Also the inside plates are old concrete filled vinyl things one of my neighbors had, great and the got me where I am, but I could fit 50lbs in the same place. I also want to get some bands for lat pull downs, but I might just put a pulley on the ceiling. Ideally I want the bench/squat rack replaced with a cage. |
Every citizen should be a soldier. This was the case of the Greeks and Romans and must be that of every free state. -T Jefferson
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I’ve made a lot of changes since last posting a gym pic. Had about 6 months where I couldn’t really workout due to knee injury and shoulder injury/surgery. So, among other things, I upgraded a bunch of stuff. Replaced the half rack folder with an RM6 with Slinger. Added an LP2 and a used leg press. Some other odds and ends. Mat space has grown to 600 sq/ft. One of my favorite changes was the dip attachment. I had a PRx (basically same as Rogue Matador) but it used a 3/4 inch pin to mount. The RM6 is 1inch holes. I came across the Mutant Metals Ultimate Dip Attachment on Instagram. Absolutely love it. The old attachment was a pain to attach/detach while the MM has a built in pin. Even with chalk the fat handles on the old one would get slippery, the MM has really nice knurling and 1-3/8 in diameter handles . It also has multiple handle mounting positions. Not cheap (~$400 W/shipping) but highly recommended.   |
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Originally Posted By SubQ: I’ve made a lot of changes since last posting a gym pic. Had about 6 months where I couldn’t really workout due to knee injury and shoulder injury/surgery. So, among other things, I upgraded a bunch of stuff. Replaced the half rack folder with an RM6 with Slinger. Added an LP2 and a used leg press. Some other odds and ends. Mat space has grown to 600 sq/ft. One of my favorite changes was the dip attachment. I had a PRx (basically same as Rogue Matador) but it used a 3/4 inch pin to mount. The RM6 is 1inch holes. I came across the Mutant Metals Ultimate Dip Attachment on Instagram. Absolutely love it. The old attachment was a pain to attach/detach while the MM has a built in pin. Even with chalk the fat handles on the old one would get slippery, the MM has really nice knurling and 1-3/8 in diameter handles . It also has multiple handle mounting positions. Not cheap (~$400 W/shipping) but highly recommended. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-PNVzLnN/0/6ac1cbd5/XL/i-PNVzLnN-XL.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SNTPsC7/0/8aa5ad93/XL/i-SNTPsC7-XL.jpg Damn. Some of you guys could start selling memberships. |
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Originally Posted By SubQ: I’ve made a lot of changes since last posting a gym pic. Had about 6 months where I couldn’t really workout due to knee injury and shoulder injury/surgery. So, among other things, I upgraded a bunch of stuff. Replaced the half rack folder with an RM6 with Slinger. Added an LP2 and a used leg press. Some other odds and ends. Mat space has grown to 600 sq/ft. One of my favorite changes was the dip attachment. I had a PRx (basically same as Rogue Matador) but it used a 3/4 inch pin to mount. The RM6 is 1inch holes. I came across the Mutant Metals Ultimate Dip Attachment on Instagram. Absolutely love it. The old attachment was a pain to attach/detach while the MM has a built in pin. Even with chalk the fat handles on the old one would get slippery, the MM has really nice knurling and 1-3/8 in diameter handles . It also has multiple handle mounting positions. Not cheap (~$400 W/shipping) but highly recommended. https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-PNVzLnN/0/6ac1cbd5/XL/i-PNVzLnN-XL.jpg https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SNTPsC7/0/8aa5ad93/XL/i-SNTPsC7-XL.jpg So they sell a version of that dip bar for the Monster Lite racks? I really like that. |
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Originally Posted By Tanren37: Damn. Some of you guys could start selling memberships. Originally Posted By Tanren37: Damn. Some of you guys could start selling memberships. Ha - not a chance. One of the things I like about a home gym is not having to wait on equipment. Originally Posted By LTCetme: So they sell a version of that dip bar for the Monster Lite racks? I really like that. They also do 5/8 and 3/4 inch pins but they aren’t integrated. So it would mount like a Matador. MM UDA link |
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